ammo

noun

am·​mo ˈa-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

Examples of ammo in a Sentence

The soldiers ran out of ammo.
Recent Examples on the Web Drones, not soldiers, will be able to provide remote forward operating bases with food, ammo or radios. Amir Emadi, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 For example, Jennifer was the parent who heard from a school official the day before the shooting that Ethan had been searching on his phone for ammo. Eric Levenson, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 If the United States and Germany sent long-range missiles, more ammo, and air defenses — something Biden will be discussing with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this Friday in Washington — Ukraine could make further progress in 2024. Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024 Nobody has to worry about remembering the score because the LED screen on the vest tracks lives, ammo, and battery life in an easy-to-read format. Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024 Related article Trials of Michigan school shooter’s parents set to test limits of who’s responsible for a mass shooting Unbeknownst to those in the meeting, Ethan had hidden a firearm and ammo in his backpack that day, taken from the Crumbley household. Eric Levenson, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024 The Czech Republic would be that middleman, if Ukraine’s other allies would help to pay for the ammo. David Axe, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The defense has maintained that Gutierrez Reed was not responsible for bringing the live bullets on set, and has instead pointed the finger at Seth Kenney, who supplied guns and ammo to the production. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 Larrabee, who is based in San Antonio, said his agents intercept guns and ammo headed south multiple times a week. Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammo was in 1911

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“Ammo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammo. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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ammo

noun
am·​mo ˈam-ō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

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